Impact Stories

Stories that show how privately funded research, programs and initiatives are making a difference.

Carolina Stories

Student standing at entrance to Carolina Cupboard.

3 min read

From the field to the pantry

Carolina students, cheerleaders and mascot hold up a sign thanking donors to UNC-Chapel Hill

2 min read

$5 Billion: A Historic Success

Photo of the newly completed plaza.

2 min read

Honoring founders, fostering community

A Rembrandt sketch of a ship.

2 min read

Rare Rembrandts and other Dutch drawings

A doctor performs a sonograph.

2 min read

Making ultrasounds universal

Portrait of Eleanor Murray in front of flowers.

2 min read

Connecting daydreaming with diplomacy

Portrait of John Spencer with his purple heart.

2 min read

Correcting the record

A student uses a 3D printer.

2 min read

BeAMing up to the cloud

Morehead Science Center.

1 min read

Seeing more stars

Alison Friedman sits with legs stretched across several theater seats and arms outspread.

2 min read

Reconnecting with live performance

Collage with aerial rendering of Bell Hall at center, surrounded by photos of students and speakers at the groundbreaking ceremony.

2 min read

Funding the future at UNC Kenan-Flagler

A man uncovers a wall plaque that begins with Honoring the memory of Mr. Nazzareno Longiotti.

2 min read

A lobby of legacy